Girgashites
The Girgashites were a Canaanite people listed among the nations inhabiting the land before Israel’s entrance. Their territory was apparently somewhere in or near Canaan east of the Sea of Galilee.
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Girgasite, The
The Girgasite was a member of the Girgashite people, one of the ancient nations of Canaan.
GISHPA
Gishpa was an officer among the temple servants, or Nethinim, who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Gispa
Gispa was one of the overseers of the Nethinim who lived in the Ophel after the return from captivity.
Gittah-hepher
Gittah-hepher is another form of Gath-hepher, a place assigned to the tribe of Zebulun.
Gittahhepher
Gittahhepher is an alternate spelling of Gath-hepher, a town in the territory of Zebulun.
Gittaim
Gittaim was a place where the Beerothites settled after fleeing, apparently within or near Benjamin. It was later inhabited by Benjamites after the exile.
Gittite
A Gittite was a native or inhabitant of Gath. Gittites included Obed-edom and the six hundred men who followed David under Ittai.
Gittites
The Gittites were inhabitants of the Philistine city of Gath. Some served with David, including a large bodyguard under Ittai, and Obed-edom was also called a Gittite.
Gittith
Gittith was a musical instrument or musical term appearing in the titles of Psalms 8, 81, and 84. Its precise meaning is uncertain; it may have been connected with Gath or with vintage celebrations.
Gizonite
Gizonite was the designation given to Hashem, one of David’s warriors. The name may reflect an association with Gizoh, though the textual form is uncertain.
Gizonites, The
The Gizonites were associated with Hashem, one of the warriors in David’s guard. The name may represent another form of Gunite, but the identification is uncertain.
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